CarRecallWatchThe 1987 Pontiac 6000 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 2 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (4 reports).
1987 Pontiac 6000 recalls
Most common 1987 Pontiac 6000 problems
Problem areas named in the 18 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
What owners report
FUEL TANK FUEL LINES AND BRAKE LINES ARE RUSTING. FUEL TANK IS SEEPING GASOLINE WHEN FULL.
CONSUMER STATED THAT ENGINE CRADLE CRACKED AT THE CONTROL ARM. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 1988 MODELS, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO REPAIR SHOP, AND WAS TOLD THAT ENGINE CRADLE CRACKED, AND IT WOULD BE EXPENSIVE TO FIX THE ENGINE CRADLE. *AK
THIS IS REFERRING TO A CURRENT RECALL THAT NEEDS TO BE EXPANDED. YOUR CURRENT RECALL # IS 88V048000 UNDER THE NHTSA GUIDELINES. THIS RECALL INCLUDES CARS FOR ONE MONTH OF PRODUCTION FOR ONE YEAR. THE PROBLEM EXISTS IN ALL YEARS OF THE CAR, 88 AND EARLIER. I AM A MEMBER OF A CLUB THAT HAS OVER 200 MEMBERS WITH THIS PROBLEM ON THERE CAR. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO CONTACT YOU PHONE, BUT HAS BEEN BUSY FROM 12 MIDNIGHT, TO 12 MIDNIGHT. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM AND I CAN PROVIDE EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT THIS CLAIM. IN 1989 GM UPGRADED THEIR ENGINE CRADLE WITH A SUPPORT BRACKET TO PREVENT THIS PROBLEM FROM OCCURING. MY QUESTION IS, WHAT ABOUT THE 10 OF THOUSANDS OF CARS STILL ON THE ROAD TO TODAY THAT
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNDERHOOD FIRE WHILE DRIVING.*MR WHILE PASSING ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 68 MPH THE VEHICLE MADE A POPPING SOUND AND THE VEHICLE'S SPEED REDUCED. THE CONSUMER THEN NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND PULLED ONTO THE SHOULDER. THE CONSUMER EXITED THE VEHICLE WITH HER SON AND NOTICED SMOKE AND FIRE UNDER THE VEHICLE. *PH *NM
RADIATOR FAILED. NLM
1987 Pontiac 6000 questions
Does the 1987 Pontiac 6000 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1987 Pontiac 6000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip; Visibility:Windshield. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1987 Pontiac 6000?
Based on 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (4), Engine And Engine Cooling (4), Structure (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 1987 Pontiac 6000 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.